Taraxasterol(TS)is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid extracted from the traditional Chinese herb Taraxacum mongolicum.Previous studies have highlighted its significant roles in exhibiting anti-inflammator...Taraxasterol(TS)is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid extracted from the traditional Chinese herb Taraxacum mongolicum.Previous studies have highlighted its significant roles in exhibiting anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidant,and liver protective effects.In the present study,the anti-cancer potential of TS against cervical cancer was investigated,employing network pharmacology techniques,molecular docking,and in vitro experimental validation.TS exhibits its anticancer properties by modulating multiple targets,pathways,and biological processes.In vitro experiments demonstrated the potent inhibitory effects of TS on cancer cell growth and migration,while no significant impact on apoptosis was observed.The primary objective was to elucidate the anti-cancer potential of TS,which is a crucial lead compound in the treatment of cervical cancer.The findings may serve as a basis for the development of novel anticancer therapeutics and medicine-based interventions for cervical cancer.展开更多
目的以传统中药蒲公英的主要成分蒲公英甾醇为研究对象,探讨蒲公英甾醇的体外抗炎作用及其作用机制。方法培养小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞RAW264.7进行试验分组,检测RAW264.7细胞COX-2和i NOS m RNA和蛋白的表达,并检测ERK 1/2、JNK和p38 MAPK及...目的以传统中药蒲公英的主要成分蒲公英甾醇为研究对象,探讨蒲公英甾醇的体外抗炎作用及其作用机制。方法培养小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞RAW264.7进行试验分组,检测RAW264.7细胞COX-2和i NOS m RNA和蛋白的表达,并检测ERK 1/2、JNK和p38 MAPK及其磷酸化水平的表达。结果蒲公英甾醇分别不同程度的抑制了i NOS和COX-2 m RNA和蛋白的表达,且呈一定的剂量依赖关系;显著抑制了LPS诱导的RAW 264.7细胞p38和ERK 1/2激酶的磷酸化,并呈剂量依赖关系;但对JNK激酶磷酸化的抑制作用不显著。结论蒲公英甾醇通过调节p38和ERK 1/2 MAPKs的磷酸化水平抑制i NOS和COX-2的表达,从而发挥体外抗炎作用。展开更多
基金This study was supported by local special projects in major health of Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Department(2022BCE054)key scientific research projects of Hubei polytechnic University(23xjz08A).
文摘Taraxasterol(TS)is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid extracted from the traditional Chinese herb Taraxacum mongolicum.Previous studies have highlighted its significant roles in exhibiting anti-inflammatory,anti-oxidant,and liver protective effects.In the present study,the anti-cancer potential of TS against cervical cancer was investigated,employing network pharmacology techniques,molecular docking,and in vitro experimental validation.TS exhibits its anticancer properties by modulating multiple targets,pathways,and biological processes.In vitro experiments demonstrated the potent inhibitory effects of TS on cancer cell growth and migration,while no significant impact on apoptosis was observed.The primary objective was to elucidate the anti-cancer potential of TS,which is a crucial lead compound in the treatment of cervical cancer.The findings may serve as a basis for the development of novel anticancer therapeutics and medicine-based interventions for cervical cancer.
文摘目的以传统中药蒲公英的主要成分蒲公英甾醇为研究对象,探讨蒲公英甾醇的体外抗炎作用及其作用机制。方法培养小鼠腹腔巨噬细胞RAW264.7进行试验分组,检测RAW264.7细胞COX-2和i NOS m RNA和蛋白的表达,并检测ERK 1/2、JNK和p38 MAPK及其磷酸化水平的表达。结果蒲公英甾醇分别不同程度的抑制了i NOS和COX-2 m RNA和蛋白的表达,且呈一定的剂量依赖关系;显著抑制了LPS诱导的RAW 264.7细胞p38和ERK 1/2激酶的磷酸化,并呈剂量依赖关系;但对JNK激酶磷酸化的抑制作用不显著。结论蒲公英甾醇通过调节p38和ERK 1/2 MAPKs的磷酸化水平抑制i NOS和COX-2的表达,从而发挥体外抗炎作用。
